New Life Chiropractic Center
11650 Iberia Place,
Suite 135
San Diego, CA 92128
Phone: 858-674-1117
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Did You Know?
High blood cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease
the number one killer of Americans. The higher your cholesterol level,
the greater your risk. Anyone can develop high cholesterol.
About 50% of American adults aged 20 years and older have cholesterol
levels that are higher than desirable.
Where Does Cholesterol Come From?
Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Cholesterol is also
found in some of the foods you eat. Many things affect the level
of cholesterol in your blood:
There are no signs or symptoms of high cholesterol. That's why it's so important to get your cholesterol levels checked. Ask your doctor for a blood test called a lipoprotein profile to measure your cholesterol levels.
What do the Numbers Mean?
Your lipoprotein profile will tell you about:
Your chance of having a heart attack or dying of heart disease in the next 10 years is influenced by your cholesterol levels and other risk factors (such as blood pressure or smoking). The higher your chance of having heart disease, the lower your LDL should be. Follow these steps to lower your LDL cholesterol: